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Railways, roads & transport, 1910

10,372 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 250

Motor Cycle Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 16

The following are the entrants for the open hill climb promoted by the Motor Cycle Club of New South Wales, to be held at Baden-hill, Googee, to-day:—C. V. Stevenson, 2[?]-h.p. Jap; W. S. Barnes, 2½-h.p. Lewis; A…

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Interstate Motor Car Record

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 16

Si[?]ce Mr. White, the Adelaide motorist, lowered the Melbourne-Sydney record there have been many rumours of other enthusiasts trying to further reduce the previous best time. It is now announced that…

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A Speech by the Premier. Does Not Favor Nationalising the Railways

The Star · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 1

In a speech at Ladybank, Scotland, Mr. Asquith said he would not say anything regarding the general results of the election until the situation had become more…

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After the Flood. Repairing the Washaways. Miles of Putrid Carcases. a Switchback Railway. Navvies Working on Whisky. Narrabri

The Star · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 8

Travelling on the North-western line is something in the nature of an adventure just now. Passengers Journeying by the Glen Innes train are landed at the junction…

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Railway Congestion. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 6

Sir,--I notice in to-day's issue of "The Daily Telegraph," "Grazier," in order to relieve the congestion of traffic on the Northern line, advocates the construction of a line from Muswellbrook to Mullet Creek, and…

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Motoring Notes

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 11

The following explains itself:--"Apropos of 'Aeromot's suggestion in last week's 'Motor,' that some of our British firms should make a bid for the aero trade of Australia, Messrs. Bleriot's, Ltd., inform us that they have…

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Send-off to Motor Boat President

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 11

Mr. P. C. Mitchell, the president of the Motor Boat Club of New South Wales, leaves for England to-day on a business trip, which will extend over many mouths, and possibly years. Mr. Mitchell's presence will be badly…

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Public Works Committee. Little Googee Tramway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 22

The Under-Secretary for Public Works, Mr. Hanna, gave evidence before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works yesterday morning, in reference to the proposed branch…

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Opening Up Canada. Big Railway Project

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 13

LONDON, Friday.--A. syndicate of leading capitalists in Britain and the United States is projecting the construction of a line of railway, to join Winnipeg and Yukon…

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Railway Reports. the Running of Trains

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 14

According to reports received by the Railway Department yesterday, fair progress was being made with the repairs to the Narrabri-Moree line, but the ballast train was not expected to…

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Parramatta District Court Thursday, January 20. (Before Judge Docker.) the Chemist and the Shire. Action Against Blacktown . Council. a Motor-accident

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1910 · page 11

Alfred Seller v. Blacktown Shire Council and W. Terry (contractor). Damages to the amount of £50 were Claimed in relation to a motor accident…

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New Wright Aeroplane

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 17

While the Wright brothers have experimented with a machine which would be able to rise from the water, their recent efforts have been towards the perfecting…

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Manchurian Railway. Russia Rejects Neutralisation Proposals. London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 7

Russia has rejected the proposal of Mr. P. C. Knox, United States Secretary for State, for the neutralisation of the Manchurian railway, and…

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Japan Firm About Manchurian Railway

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 12

The Tokio correspondent of the New York "Herald" reports that Japan politely, but firmly rejects the proposal for the neutralisation of the Manchurian railways made by Mr. P. C…

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Smuggled Motor Cars

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 12

Herr Dahlsen, an engineer, has been fined £120 at Munich, in addition to being ordered to pay £350 compensation to the State of Bavaria for smuggling Italian-made automobiles…

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Condition of the Railways

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 11

The Railway Department yesterday received reports indicating the progress of repairs, to various lines as under:— Barraba Line,—The bridge at Attunga…

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Late Melbourne News. Melbourne, Saturday Night. Transcontinental Railway

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 11

The Prime Minister, Mr. Deakin, has been supplied with the statement from the Home Affairs Department giving detailed particulars and estimates in regard to the…

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£2500 Worth of Gold and Silver. Stolen From the House of an M.P. a Sharp Tram Conductor. London, December 16

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 20

There was a glittering array of silver and gold cups and vases and candlesticks, as well as miniatures and curios, on the green baize-covered table of Edgware…

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Tram Accident. Two Girls Injured

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 7

About 7.45 last night, two little girls—Evelyn Cork (5½), residing at 250 Riley-street, Surry Hills and Maisey Davy (6½), residing at 43 Lower Campbell-street,…

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Manchurian Railways Proposed Neutralisation LONDON, Saturday, 6.15 a.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 23 January 1910 · page 1

Russia has rejected the proposal of Mr. P. C. Knox, United States Secretary of State, which is supported by Germany and China, and approved of by Britain, that the…

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